Podcasts about Orcas Island

Chris Douglas is a California-based endurance coach, elite triathlete, and prominent figure in the swimrun community. A former NCAA Division I cross-country and track runner at Bradley University, he transitioned to triathlon in 2013 amid injury setbacks and later began a PhD at Georgia Tech while capturing national titles in sprint and 70.3 distances—earning USA Triathlon's Male Age‑Group Athlete of the Year in 2016. Passionate about swimrun, he co-hosts the popular Löw Tide Böyz podcast with Chipper Nicodemus, competes in iconic events like ÖTILLÖ and Orcas Island (where he and his partner placed 4th in the men's division, 7th overall), and pens columns for Triathlete Magazine. As a coach at Endurance Concepts, Chris employs a science-backed, holistic approach to guide athletes toward sustainable growth. (P.S. If you listen to this intro, you'll notice that we're promoting our friend Soraya Simi's new film, Row of Life, happening at 5 pm on Friday, June 27 in LA. Click this link to learn more.)If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Headlines from the week of June 18, 2025    - It takes an island - Class of 2025 graduates from OIHS    - Voices for democracy    - Lopez track team celebrates record-breaking season    - Orcas Island and Friday Harbor athletes honored with league spring sports awards    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log  

Headlines from the week of May 28, 2025    - International Indigenous leaders unite at Orcas Island's ‘Gathering of the Eagles'    - Orcas Island boys win second straight golf title; Malo places top 10    - Track and field is heading to state    - Sitting down with County Manager Jessica Hudson    - Lopez senior Lilli Nichols to play college soccer    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log  

In this unforgettable episode of the HappyCast, hosts Andrew, Dylan, and Stephanie welcome Canadian ultrarunner and mental health advocate Evan Birch, along with his trail-blazing running partner: his seven-year-old Vizsla, Nova. Together, Evan and Nova recently attempted the Orcas Island 100, marking what may be one of the first sanctioned 100-mile ultramarathon efforts by a human-canine team. Their story—captured in the upcoming documentary Supernova: The 100-Mile Dog—goes far beyond finish lines.Evan takes us through the years of preparation that led to this moment, from choosing Nova as a pup specifically for the trails, to learning how to communicate without words, to tailoring training and gear for the unique demands of ultrarunning with a dog. The conversation dives into the bond they've built over hundreds of miles and the sheer trust it takes to tackle such a challenge together.Beyond the race, this episode is a powerful reflection on mental health, identity, and resilience. Evan opens up about his background in emergency services, his own struggles, and how trail running—and Nova—became a path toward healing. Raw, thoughtful, and deeply inspiring, this episode is a reminder that sometimes, the journey isn't just about covering ground—it's about who we become along the way.ultrabirch.comBe sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and check out our website for the more episodes, posts and merchandise coming soon. Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed in depth, or a guest you'd like to nominate? Email us at info@happyendingstc.org

The James Beard Award has been a kingmaker in the food business since the 1980s. Even getting a nomination can be life-changing. Chef Jay Blackinton – a punk musician and self-described wannabee skateboarder – has been nominated seven times. He’s self-taught and runs a buzzy two-man kitchen on Orcas Island. And this year, he’s been named a James Beard Award finalist in the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category. Seattle restaurants Archipelago and Atoma are also finalists in the Outstanding Hospitality and Best New Restaurant categories, respectively. Not a single eatery from Washington state has taken home the big prize in the past three years. If Chef Blackinton wins, it could change the fate of his restaurant, which is both nurtured and challenged by its remote location. Guest: Jay Blackinton is the head chef at Houlme in Eastsound on Orcas Island, and is a James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this captivating episode of the Gotta Run Podcast, we dive into the unique story of Evan Birch, an ultra-runner from Calgary, Alberta, who embarked on an extraordinary journey with his dog, Nova. Together, they tackled the Orcas Island 100-Miler, an event that challenged both man and canine in ways never imagined. Evan and Nova's adventure showcases the deep bond between a runner and their loyal companion as they navigate challenging terrains and weather conditions in pursuit of this monumental goal. The episode also explores Evan's background as a coach, mental health advocate, and motivational speaker, sharing insights from his own experiences with PTSD and his transition into ultra-running. Listeners will be inspired by the compelling storytelling and dedication showcased in Evan and Nova's story, highlighting not only the physical challenges of ultra-running but also the emotional and mental resilience required to undertake such an endeavor. This is an episode for all runners and dog lovers alike, illustrating the power of perseverance and companionship. Here is Evan... You can follow Evan on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/ultrabirch/ Evan Birch Coaching / Public Speaking : https://ultrabirch.com/ Save 5% on Kinesys Sunscreen by using this link https://www.kinesysactive.ca/?ref=gottarun Save 20% on Caffeine Bullet by using coupon code GOTTARUN https://caffeinebullet.com/GOTTARUN Save 10% on Air Relax by using our coupon code GOTTARUN https://www.airrelax.ca/?ref=GOTTARUN   If you enjoyed our show please leave a rating and review.  We would really appreciate it. Check out the Gotta Run Racing website here and use promo code GRRPODCAST for discounts - gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing

A Seattle business had $100k worth of guitars stolen. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Orcas Island. Guest: CEO of Dunn Lumber Mike Dunn reacts to INRIX’s decision to leave Kirkland due to a new homeless hotel. // Guest: President of the Downtown Seattle Association Jon Scholes weighs in on the ongoing battle to build more housing in SODO. // You Pick the Topic: Bill Murray says he became convinced that Bob Woodward framed Richard Nixon after reading Woodward’s book about his friend John Belushi.

3pm: John’s Trip to Joshua Tree // 4.5 earthquake strikes off Orcas Island this morning // Sounds from the 2001 6.8 Nisqually Earthquake // Twitter’s Earthquake “Nostradamus” makes megaquake/tariff connection // Rantz: Bill Maher humiliates ‘sad-looking lady’ Sen. Patty Murray for lacking charisma // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, correct or Yell at John aboout anything // John’s take on the White House Ukraine meeting // Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts' // Is their response to this reinforcing bad behavior?

6pm: John’s Trip to Joshua Tree // 4.5 earthquake strikes off Orcas Island this morning // Sounds from the 2001 6.8 Nisqually Earthquake // Twitter’s Earthquake “Nostradamus” makes megaquake/tariff connection // Rantz: Bill Maher humiliates ‘sad-looking lady’ Sen. Patty Murray for lacking charisma // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, correct or Yell at John aboout anything // John’s take on the White House Ukraine meeting // Oklahoma toddler dials 911 to tell police about an 'emergency need for donuts' // Is their response to this reinforcing bad behavior?

A 4.5 earthquake hit Orcas Island this morning right before we got on the air! The early part of the show was busy taking earthquake calls and texts!

Hello to you listening on Orcas Island, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.I volunteer as a story docent at Admiralty Head Lighthouse. Sailing in from the Pacific Ocean through the treacherous Strait of San Juan de Fuca ship captains would look for the blazing lighthouse beacon 127 feet above Admiralty Inlet warning them to steer a hard right to starboard, avoid the cliffs, and continue safely south to Puget Sound and on into Seattle, Washington. How did the captain know he was seeing Admiralty Head Lighthouse? Each lighthouse - no matter where in the world - has its very own distinctive light pattern, or signature. Like your fingerprints. Lighthouses mark points of navigation, warn about dangerous coastlines, and guide boats into safe harbor.But no one harbor serves all boats. Different boats - different harbors. Lighthouses don't chase boats; why do you chase clients?Ask yourself: What is it only you have to offer? Who needs it and wants it? How will you attract your particular client with your own distinctive beacon of light? And, how will they know you are signaling them? Once you have your answers, you will be well on your way to business success.  Guaranteed!CTA:  If you're looking for someone to help navigate you and your message, contact me on LinkedIn or Quarter Moon Story Arts for a no-sales, complimentary consult.  You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn, as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack, and now on Pandora Radio! Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Dylan Tupper Rupert is the host of the podcast, Groupies: Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk. It's the latest season of KCRW's Lost Notes. Dylan is also Producer Emeritus for Bandsplain. We talk about birth control, the dawn of punk, a scandalous version of Cosmo in 1971, making a show about sexual relationships between rock stars and teens, that Cormac McCarthy Vanity Fair story, the vampiric energy of Jimmy Page, Pamela Des Barres, Dee Dee Keel, empowerment vs. exploitation, the mid-2000s Seattle scene, The Vera Project, The Lashes, her feelings about LA,  Blood Brothers, throwing a music fest on Orcas Island, and the Jackson Browne For Everyman house. Groupies is live now on your podcast app. Subscribe to After the Deluge Patreon and get extra stuff and a free zine mailed to your home: ⁠patreon.com/afterthedeluge⁠ - instagram.com/yaydylan - instagram.com/routinelayup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afterthedeluge/support

In this episode we delve into the astonishing, adrenaline-fueled life of Colton Harris-Moore, infamously known as the "Barefoot Bandit." From his less than idyllic childhood and rocky homelife on Camano Island of Washington state to becoming a modern-day folk hero to some, and a juvenile con-artist skilled at escaping the consequences of his crimes to many others, Colton's story is one for the books. We follow his jaw-dropping crime spree involving stolen cars, boats, and even planes! How did a teenage runaway, with no formal flight training, manage to elude law enforcement after committing numerous crimes on Orcas Island and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest, fly across state lines, and eventually flee the US altogether to evade capture for so long?We discuss his many infamous, and (literal) barefoot getaways, the media frenzy surrounding him, and the multiple shocking crash landings prior to his capture. He evaded authorities on both continental, and tropical, international islands from the San Juan Islands of the Puget Sound to the more densely populated Abaco, on to Eleuthra, and the pink sand beaches of Harbour Island. For true crime fanatics this episode has it all—daring escapes, FBI manhunts, and even a dramatic boat chase as Colton continued his criminal antics and island-hopping ways in the Bahamas! This week we introduced you to our pod besties from Ye Olde Crime - where Lindsay & Madison discuss the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear!Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk and Adam Smith talk about Ciderfest and a fun-filled weekend at Bellewood Farms, the Hops on the Rock beer festival on Orcas Island, the 42nd annual Holiday Bazaar in Bellingham, and Cardiel performing at the Shakedown.

Brad talked with Tim Coffey, the event organizer for the Orcas Island beer festival about the big doings on November 9th!

Halloween has arrived and we've been collecting your Washington spooky stories about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged over the decades about creepy goings-on and other miscellaneous things that go bump in the Puget Sound night.

Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they explore unique flying adventure ideas that go beyond the typical "$100 hamburger" flight. From discovering hidden gems like Alabama's Ave Maria Grotto to planning hobby-based trips (like flying for 25 cent blackberries), the guys share inspiration for memorable flights. Amidst the hangar talk, you'll hear tales of airport fence jumping, "information whiskey" style tangents, and Ted's inability to pronounce "fly fly fly fishing." Brian also resurrects his dream to visit Tangier Island before it's underwater. 100th episode is coming up! Oct 28, 4G7 Fairmont West Virginia. Not an official meetup, RSVP is required if you're planning to attend. Lukes Landing: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeslanding2230 SRB, Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, Cookeville, Tenn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Cumberland_Regional_Airport Apalachicola, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalachicola,_Florida Ben's big fish: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOag8Su0pS/ 48A, Cochran Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/48A Every Which Way But Loose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Which_Way_but_Loose Flagler Beach, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagler_Beach,_Florida Florida altitude assignments: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/florida-north-south-hemisphere-altitude-rules.146600/ GAD, Gadsden Airport, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Alabama_Regional_Airport CMD, Cullman, Alabama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folsom_Field_(Alabama) Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_Grotto MQW, Telfair-Wheeler, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telfair%E2%80%93Wheeler_Airport Little Ocmulgee State Park, near MQW: https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/ Toccoa Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toccoa_Airport ORS, Orcas Island, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcas_Island_Airport CKF, Cordele Airport, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisp_County%E2%80%93Cordele_Airport BIJ, Early County Airport, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBIJ Providence Canyon near BIJ: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon Tangier Island, Virginia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangier_Island_Airport Losing Tangier Island: https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-06-17/tangier-island-erosion-sea-level-rise UIL, Quillayute, Washington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillayute_Airport Tethered aerostat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethered_Aerostat_Radar_System 2I3, Rough River State Park Airport: https://parks.ky.gov/explore/rough-river-dam-state-resort-park-7800 Flying Magazine article on NEW, the New Orleans airport with the beautiful art deco restoration: https://www.flyingmag.com/new-orleans-is-a-ga-friendly-fly-in-locale/ Another article on it: https://www.nola.com/300/the-turbulent-history-of-lakefront-airport/article_ea9051ff-1498-5500-a37a-aa39045a4f92.html Opposing Bases on EP19 of the Midlife Pilot Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midlifepilotpodcast/episodes/EP19---ATC-Talk-with-RH-and-AG-from-Opposing-Bases-Podcast-e1lhog0 Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos

Episode 133 Sonic Adventures in Electronic Composition—The Ashley, Smith, and Hamilton Mix Playlist Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 05:35 00:00 1.     Tom Hamilton, “London Fix 2” from London Fix (2003 Muse Eek). Composed and produced by Tom Hamilton; Programmed by Michael J. Schumacher. Tom Hamilton first made his living in audio production then gradually shifted all of that work to new music. Tom worked on almost all of the late Robert Ashley CDs and tours since 1990. This disc is subtitled "Music Changing with the price of Gold. An environment of continuous electronic music created through a programming residency at Engine 27, New York City. Please play softly.” 08:13 05:42 2.     Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, “Who I Am & Why I Am Where I Am” from The Kid (2017 Western Vinyl). Composed, produced, and performed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is an American composer raised on Orcas Island in northwest Washington state. She attended the Berklee College of Music in order to study composition and sound engineering. Smith is a vocalist, classical guitarist, and electronic musician using a variety of modular setups. 05:20 13:56 3.     Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, “I Am Curious, I Care” from The Kid (2017 Western Vinyl). Composed, produced, and performed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. 03:44 19:22 4.     Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, “I Will Make Room For You” from The Kid (2017 Western Vinyl). Composed, produced, and performed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. 04:58 23:08 5.     Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, “To Feel Your Best” from The Kid (2017 Western Vinyl). Composed, produced, and performed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. 06:20 28:07 6.     Robert Ashley, “Superior Seven” from Superior Seven / Tract (1995 New World Records). Flute and computer programming, Barbara Held; Computer Programming, processing, and mixed by Tom Hamilton; synthesizer voices designed by Robert Ashley and Tom Hamilton; composed by Robert Ashely. Ashley was mostly known for his modern operas composed of dialog and new music. As a result, this instrumental work may not be what you expect from him. Superior Seven dates from 1988, just after the introduction of MIDI. Ashley fully explored MIDI for this work, writing a solo flute part with piano and a MIDI orchestra. Music was written for a flute player and pianist and audible cues triggered the engagement of MIDI instrumental parts controlled by a participating electronic musician (Hamilton). I saw this performed live and the results were startling. 30:15 34:16   Opening background music: Tom Hamilton, “Region 6” (excerpt) from Sebastian's Shadow (1997 Monroe Street Music). Electronics and composed by Tom Hamilton. Sebastian's Shadow follow the harmonic order found in J. S. Bach's Fantasia And Fugue No. 4 (BWV 542) (15:23). Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.  

Welcome to episode 243 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!At time of release, we are on the eve of the 2024 edition of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship and we have a great episode to celebrate the big day. Joining us to talk about their forthcoming experience is Tracy Sesselberg and Sarah Haskell, A.K.A., Team Tracy and Sarah's Excellent Adventure. This was a great conversation and we can't wait to follow them on race day.But first…Training Update Chipper's Knee UpdateWe're replacing our training updates for the next few weeks to keep everyone up to date on the status of Chipper's knee ligaments. No major update other than x-rays were negative and an MRI is scheduled.ShoutoutThis week's shoutout goes out to our two newest Patrons on Patreon, Brett and Sarah. Thank you both so much for the support!Feats of EnduranceThis week's winner is our friend Matt Murray (and one half of Team Landshark) for racing his first 50 miler over the weekend. Strong work dude!Bonus shoutout to everyone that raced ÖTILLÖ Mackinac Island over the weekend. The weather looked amazing and the IG coverage was FOMO-inducing for sure!Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.Show BusinessGot inspired by ÖTILLÖ Mackinac Island and you're Interested in signing up for one or both of the remaining ÖTILLÖ races in North America? Then use the code LOWTIDE15 to save 15% on your race registration for Orcas Island and Austin.Team Tracy and Sarah's Excellent AdventureIt was great to catch up with Tracy and Sarah on the cusp of their travel to Sweden for Worlds. We got all the details about how they qualified, how they trained for the big day, and what they hope to get from the experience. This conversation had all the feels and we're stoked for their upcoming excellent adventure.Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!-  Chip and Chris

Jess Vanderbush has many interests, she is an ultra-runner, poet, and documentary filmmaker, she is also the founder, editor-in-chief, and creative director of Eat Clean Run Dirty magazine. She is seeking adventure and connection everywhere she goes. This was a fun conversation full of wisdom and captivating stories. Jess has many interests, we spent time diving into several of them. She takes us back to how her journey into ultras started and how ultras have led her to all the adventures she pursues now. We also talk about the Orcas Island race and what inspires Jess to take on challenges. Jess lives her life driven by the motto, the only regrets you have are the chances you did not take. We think you will love this conversation as much as we did.  

A crazy plane crash near Orcas Island took the life of Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders on Friday. He lived an amazing life!

Today's episode is a new interview with Michael Judd, recorded by Mary Marshall and Andrew Tuttle, of Edge Perma. During this conversation, Michael shares a quick sketch of his background for listeners who aren't familiar with him and his work, including time at the Bullock's Permaculture Homestead Brother's Farm on Orcas Island in Washington State. Michael then leads us through how he came to his permaculture career and how suggestions on how he makes it work for him and his family, from his early days as an edible landscaper and designer to his current role as a nurseryman, educator, and an event planner focusing on regenerative systems and education. Throughout, he shares stories and personal anecdotes as only he can. Ten years ago, in 2014, I traveled from my home in Pennsylvania and journeyed down to Michael's family home and homestead to record my first in-person interview, ever, with him, meeting his wife, and his son Wyatt, who was still a babe in arms at the time. Since then, we've recorded multiple interviews together, he was a keynote speaker at the Mid-Atlantic Permaculture Convergence, and I've attended his Paw Paw festival. Throughout this decade knowing Michael, personally and professionally, what I've always loved is his ability to take what he knows, examine where his life is at the moment, decides where he wants to go, and pivots in that direction. However he changes his life he does that with intent, while remaining rooted in his mindset as a permaculture practitioner and the lessons he learned during his time in Nicaragua with Project Bona Fide. If you're working on the next steps of your journey, I highly recommend listening to Michael's earlier conversations with me and hear more about his journey. You'll find numerous useful insights that connect to the ones he shared today, that you can apply to your journey, wherever you want to go. Resources Michael Judd Ecologia Design Instagarm - Permaculture Life (@permacultureninja) Youtube - @permacultureninja Michael's Books Fruit Patch iOS App Earlier Interviews with Michael Judd Edible Landscaping (3.2014) Starting Out and Getting Involved in Permaculture (8.2014) MAPC Keynote Address (8.2016) Honoring the Dead and Holding the Dying: Natural Burial (1.2018) For the Love of PawPaws (9.2019) Other Projects and Resources Project Bona Fide Bullock Brother's Homestead Punta Mona Center (Stephen Brooks project in Costa Rica)

Jam packed episode. We present a friendly little challenge to our listeners on podcast platforms. Courtney Dauwalter continues to add to her dynasty with a win at Mt. Fuji 100 over the weekend. Canyons 100K was the last Western States Golden Ticket race and the competition was strong. Also, a guy named Canyon won Canyons 100 miler. Zane Grey 50 and Orcas Island 50 took place over the weekend. We do a deep dive on a new 200 mile road race in Ohio and Johnny has an idea on how to make it epic. We have an amateur level preview of Cocodona 250 which starts on Monday. LazCon updates are hard to come by but we do know what state he is in! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com  

Headlines from the week of May 1, 2024    - Orcas Island teens to compete in Race to Alaska    - Bodies of two deceased men recovered in San Juan County waters    - Ro Veidovi: How an island in the San Juans was named after a Fijian chief    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

#093 - The echoes of tragedy often linger long after the event has passed, but my guests Laura Hall and Sarah Bush have discovered a powerful form of healing that propels them forward—literally. In the wake of the Columbine High School shooting, these sisters found themselves grappling with the weight of trauma and its silent aftermath. Together, we take an intimate look at their emotional journey, discussing how running became their shared lifeline, a rhythmic therapy for body and soul. Their story is a testament to resilience and the unspoken strength that can be found in the steadfast companionship of siblings.As we lace up and hit the pavement, Laura and Sarah reveal how their love for running transcended the confines of high school cross country, blossoming into a passion for marathons and the wild freedom of trail running. The sisters take us through the streets of the world's most iconic cities, past the finish lines of the Boston and New York Marathons, and onto the rugged paths of the Orcas Island 50k. Their narrative isn't just about endurance—it's about the transformative power of shared adventures and the unique bond that forms when you push your limits side by side.I close the episode with a heartfelt appreciation for Laura and Sarah, who have generously peeled back the layers of their lives as runners, mothers, and sisters, sharing both their struggles and triumphs. If you're curious about the intersection of athleticism and personal growth, or if you simply crave a story of human spirit conquering adversity, join us. Their running shoes have traversed more than just miles; they've charted a path of profound healing and joy—a journey that continues with every sunrise and every step.Be sure and give Sarah and Laura a follow on Instagram.  You can find Sarah @sarah_j_runs and Laura @the.donut.runner.  If you have not done so please follow me on Instagram as well @journeywithjakepodcast.Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out.

Alaska Air flight attendants authorize a strike, fentanyl education could be required in WA schools, and Orcas Island's Rosario Resort will close for now. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

In this episode of Women Empower Active Jacalyn recounts her most recent race the Orcas Island 50K. She discusses her training leading up to her race, her pre-race rituals, and the race itself. She also shares what she learned from this specific course and what she would like to work on moving forward. She ends with Words of Empowerment and goals for the year. If you're training for a big adventure you won't want to miss it! Host Jacalyn Gross Producer Jeremy Canaria Editor Jacalyn Gross --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacalyn-gross/support

Season 2 Ep 5 of the Travels With Randy Podcast is here! The fellas had 2 different adventures this week: Randy spent the weekend on Orcas Island in the San Juan Island chain north of Seattle.  It was cold, but Snuffy kept him nice and warm.  He talks about the island in detail and also posts a huge set of AMAZING pictures on the Travels With Randy Facebook page that everyone should see.  On the other coast, Bubba and Mrs. Bubba spent a day exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, NC.  along with just about every other person in North Carolina.   It was super crowded but that didn't detract from the stunning beauty of the fall leaves at peak season in the mountains.   Bubba ALSO posted a set of photos of the trip on the Facebook page. The fellas also discuss Bubba's two yipper dogs and Randy's family dogs - next week Randy is taking his son's dog with him in Snuffy to explore Whidbey Island just south of the San Juans.  Of course, the two old coots also chat about the weather lol.   Join the fun on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have an idea for the show?  Want to sponsor us? Want to advertise?  Hit Bubba up at bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com  Enjoy!      

Season 2 Episode 4 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here!   In this episode, Randy and Bubba stay put for this week and plan their next adventures.   Randy will spend the weekend with Snuffy on the San Juan Islands and Bubba and Mrs. Bubba plan to hit the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, NC to see the stunningly beautiful fall foliage of the mountains during peak season. Randy totally has a case of VanLife fever and has taken several trips this week in his van just to explore the beautiful scenery up north of Seattle.   He's also hit Costco and bought all the food he will need for the trip this weekend. Bubba talks about his son Connor's visit home after moving to Las Vegas and what a great week it's been showing him off to different family members.   Connor is enjoying Vegas quite a bit, although he still prefers the greenery and foliage of North Carolina to the desert.  It's also a bit of a bummer when it hits 115 degrees there.  Worst of all, he's working on buying a new car and the entire Harmon family was shocked and stunned by the ludicrous amount of money it costs to insure a car in Las Vegas.  $400.00 a month?!?!?!?!?! Come join the over 20,000 fans of Travels With Randy on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a show sponsor or collab idea?  Want us to review a VanLife product? Hit Bubba at bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com  Enjoy!        

This podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join us at Dillon Music, November 9-11 for valve alignments and mouthpiece consultations. Email sales@dillonmusic to schedule an appointment! David Washburn is a Yamaha Performing Artist and serves as Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. A much sought-after musician in Los Angeles, he also holds the position of Associate Principal Trumpet of the LA Opera Orchestra. He has served as principal trumpet and soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Active in the recording studio, David has numerous motion picture soundtracks to his credit. He has played principal trumpet for Incredibles 2, Coco, A Quiet Place, Spider-Man Homecoming, War for the Planet of the Apes, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Independence Day – Resurgence, Godzilla, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Karate Kid, Avatar, The Legend of Zorro, Troy, A Beautiful Mind, Windtalkers, The Perfect Storm, Titanic and Deep Impact. He has also been part of the John Williams trumpet section for over 20 years and has performed on the soundtracks of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. David is a member of the faculty at Biola University and Azusa Pacific University. He has held teaching positions at the University of California Irvine, Chapman University, California State University Northridge, California State University Long Beach, University of Redlands, Idyllwild Arts Academy and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. David received his Master of Music, with distinction, from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and his Bachelor of Music from the Thornton Music School at the University of Southern California. His trumpet instructors have included Rob Roy McGregor, Robert Nagel, John Clyman and Joan LaRue. David has been a featured soloist with many different orchestras, including the Los Angeles, St. Louis, Knox-Galesburg, Hong Kong and California Philharmonics; the Los Angeles, San Diego and South Bay Chamber Orchestras; the Berkeley, Burbank and Glendale Symphonies; and the New York String, University of California Irvine and Pasadena Pops Orchestras. He has also been featured with the New York Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center, as well as at the Santa Fe, La Jolla and Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festivals. In 2018, David performed the Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 as well as the Telemann, Albinoni and Haydn Trumpet Concertos with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. In the summer, David performs at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival in Orcas Island, WA; Mainly Mozart Festival in San Diego, CA; Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival in Menlo Park, CA; and the SummerFest Chamber Music Festival in San Diego. David was also part of the inaugural Chamber Music Festival at the Green Music Center in Sonoma, CA performing Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in 2015. Listen to this episode online: https://bobreeves.com/blog/david-washburn-trumpet-interview/

Ketchup, ranch, and Taylor Swift. It's 100 years to the day of the founding of the Walt Disney Company and Bryan notes how the company has changed over the years. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Hammer assaulter is in custody. 2) Bluefin tuna washes up on Orcas Island 3) Huskies secured a huge victory over the Ducks on Saturday. 4) RV camp growing in North Seattle. // Bryan bought a used car and is loving it. It's been a week since Hamas carried out its atrocities and headlines still say an Israeli invasion is 'imminent', but it has yet to occur. Bryan says SNL's cold open that featured Pete Davidson was profound. // Adult star Mia Khalifa deplatformed after comments which seemed to indicate she supports Hamas. Hezbollah may be getting involved in the conflict in the Middle East from the north. Rite-Aid files for bankruptcy and there's a tie-in with the opioid epidemic. 

This is the story of a mysterious fish that washed up on Orcas Island on July 11, 2023. That fish was a six-foot long Pacific bluefin tuna—a species that had never in history been documented in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. Bluefin are a delicacy that can sell for millions of dollars. Why was it here? Support the creation of this show: seadocsociety.org/donate Follow on social for visuals: - facebook.com/seadocsociety - instagram.com/seadocsociety - tiktok.com/seadocsociety - twitter.com/seadocsociety

Curd nerds, you're in for a lot of cheese chat on this episode of Delicious City. Yoav Perry tells the gang about Perrystead Creamery and the uniquely flavored cheeses he's creating in Kensington.  They also talk about:  The arrival of Red October (go Phils!) and Dave and Marisa's plan to pull a Brandon Marsh on the bull at Xitnity Live Dave's trip to Orcas Island and Port Townshend Perrystead Creamery, summed up by Dave as “the Willy Wonka Factory, but with cheese instead of chocolate” Yoav's backstory and how he ended up with a creamery in the middle of Kensington, plus his partnerships with Pennsylvania farms, regenerative agriculture, and the impressive cheese community in our region The REAL Philadelphia Schmear and why Yoav can't escape the Beastie Boys The secret to making your own yogurt - yogurt machines are a scam, along with skim milk! Yoav's plans for a cheese vending machine, complete with accoutrement, crackers and cheese knives. It's Marisa's dream come true Best Bites that include a seaweed cheese, rabbit pot pie, and a retro drive-in Wit Wez: rowdy kids in restaurants, and Marisa's solution to the problem Food News: Chef Radio's next collab dinner with Visit Philly, and lots of national props for area chefs And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air! Really semi nude full year at

I'm pleased to release this conversation with my friend and longtime collaborator Deus Fortier as we discuss our recent MXM immersion for men.The detailed show notes are below.As well, we've announced new dates for our next MXM - Nov 17-19. You can find all the details & apply to join here.Note: I'm very excited to release more new episodes of the podcast that I've been trying to polish all summer, but somehow, haven't been able to do it yet. I promise! They're coming soon.Lastly, I very much appreciated all the folks who came up to me at Imagine Festival on Orcas Island offering gratitude for the podcast. And hattip to Brandon at Farm to Ferry for a lovely meal & Pixie Mead for the gift of a bottle of Odherir mead. I shall certainly craft an occasion for poetry and companionship when I crack the bottle.SHOW NOTES* Collaboration on MXM Retreat: Deus and Ian discuss their collaboration on the MXM (Masculinity, Sex, and Myth) retreat, focusing on masculinity, sexuality, and mythology.* Exploration of Masculinity: They reflect on their personal journeys and interests in exploring masculinity, including the role of archetypes such as the King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover.* Importance of Ritual Space: They emphasize the importance of creating a ritual space for transformation, where participants can explore their sexuality and masculinity in a safe and focused environment.* Role of the Lover Archetype: Deus and Ian highlight the significance of the Lover archetype in their work, describing it as a unifying force that fosters a deeper connection with oneself and the world.* Impact of Societal Expectations: They discuss how societal expectations often lead men to suppress their eroticism and how this suppression can have consequences, such as the Me Too movement.* Exploration of Erotic Fantasies: They mention the exploration of erotic fantasies as a way to understand one's primary wounds and how they connect to one's sexual desires and behaviors.* Acknowledging Trauma and Exploration: The discussion explores how acknowledging trauma, especially related to sexuality and masculinity, can be transformative for men and how exploring these areas collectively in a safe space can lead to healing.* The Role of Ritual Space: The importance of creating ritual spaces for transformation, where men can openly discuss their feelings, desires, and experiences, is emphasized as a healing and transformative experience.* Exploring Masculinity and Eroticism: The conversation delves into the exploration of masculinity, eroticism, and archetypes such as the Lover, and how societal expectations often suppress these aspects of a man's identity.* The Power of Transparency: Transparent and honest communication among men is highlighted as a crucial aspect of healing and transformation, allowing them to bring their inner experiences and desires into the light.* The Sensual Connection to Nature: The discussion touches on the idea of developing a sensual relationship with the natural world and how it can help individuals reconnect with life and find joy and purpose. Get full access to The Mythic Masculine at themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe

Monocle's head of radio, Tom Edwards, introduces a very exciting new voice to The Menu. Also in the programme: our Singapore correspondent, Naomi Xu Elegant, tastes a cocktail at the renowned Atlas Bar and we hop on the ferry to Orcas Island in the US to meet the founder of Matia Kitchen, Drew Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I first ran the Leadville Trail 100 in the early 90s, and for many years afterward, there had never been a finisher younger than 23 years old. A few had unsuccessfully tried, but it was considered too much of an endeavor for a younger person to do the necessary training for an ultramarathon. But then along came Clare Gallagher and Annie Hughes, major race winners and record-setters in their early 20s. In 2019, I ran the start-to-May Queen stretch of the LT100 alongside college senior Harrison Hornung, actually named after the main drag in Leadville, who was attempting to complete Leadman, which he did. There's no doubt the demographics in ultramarathons have trended younger, yet I was pretty surprised when I was up at the LT100 this year and saw that there were 4 or 5 runners in the 18-19 year old division. Alden Iselin of Newton MA just graduated from high school and impressively finished in 29:11:33. I was curious what made this young man tick, and what I discovered is an energetic 18-year old who is eager to explore new places and challenges, and who wants to help others seek similar goals. He is relatively new to the ultrarunning world, too, having only run his first 50-miler in NH in October. In February, he completed the rugged Orcas Island 100-miler, which was complicated by bad weather, precipitating a 12-hour start time delay. His time there was more than 32 hours. I greatly enjoyed hearing about what sparked his interest in ultrarunning, his training, the challenges he has faced in his nascent ultrarunning career, what he learned in these first experiences, and about his extraordinary focus for an 18-year old. Alden might be a future star, and you heard him first on the WASP!Alden IselinInstagram and Strava @aldeniselinBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

Click here for the show notes: In today's episode, we're joined by a remarkable guest, Lydia Miller, the visionary behind this captivating sanctuary. She'll take us through her journey of turning neglected acreage into a thriving farm inn and animal sanctuary.Nestled on the south-facing side of Orcas Island, Pebble Cove Farm stands as a haven of serenity and beauty. The modern farmhouse overlooks an expanse of lawn and a private beach, gifting guests with stunning 180-degree waterfront vistas that greet them at sunrise.Throughout our conversation, Lydia will unveil the essence of Orcas Island as a destination. Dive into its rich culture, awe-inspiring landscapes, and the unique allure of island living. Discover the island's hidden treasures and witness how Pebble Cove Farm embodies the very essence of Orcas Island's spirit.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Alice Rheem was relocated to Orcas Island by her husband in the hopes that her wild ways might calm down, but Alice couldn't be tamed.  Now, her ghost spooks visitors with some real saucy EVPs.  This is the tale of Alice Rheem. Sources https://rosarioresort.com/ https://www.visitsanjuans.com/haunted-hotels-in-the-san-juan-islands http://63.76.193.160/about/history https://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Washington/Alice-G-Rheem_2bm726 https://nwpassages.wordpress.com/tag/alice-rheem/ https://boozeandspirits.com/2021/02/12/moran-manor-investigation/ https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/meet-and-greet-with-journal-staff-film-viewing/ https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/life/the-haunting-sounds-of-english-camps-ancient-past/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/afterglow-vista/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/oct/28/hauntingly-familiar/ https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ad8ebd7a42084a7aad2e2dc769cd33b2 https://www.islandssounder.com/news/ghosts-on-island/ https://www.visitsanjuans.com/friday-harbors-haunted-past-and-present https://www.discoveringwashingtonstate.com/ghosts-of-the-san-juan-islands/

6am hour -- a swimming pool turns up at an un-sanctioned West Seattle homeless camp on WSDOT property, a 200 lb blue fin tuna which is native to California waters is discovered on an Orcas Island beach vexing and perplexing marine biologists who've never seen anything like this, what happened to $17.5 billion in California homeless spending?, new polling found that students hoping for Biden college loan debt relief spent money on other things (vacations/retail goods/intoxicants and gambling) because they thought they were going to receive the debt relief, putting the Seattle Times story about a tombstone of a Seattle criminal suspect shot and killed by Seattle Police in perspective. 7am hour -- GUEST: initiative sponsor with LetsGoWA.com, Brian Heywood, announces the July 29th "Freedom Fest" KVI listeners are all invited to attend at his property the Willow Crest Stables in Redmond, Carlson tries to guess the WA cities with the highest per capita murder rates, next Wednesday will mark a pivotal day in the Hunter Biden/Biden family business investigation in Washington DC, the inconvenient truth(s) about Joe Biden's 7th grand-child via son Hunter and Hunter's confession that he doesn't remember impregnating the mother Lunden Roberts. 8am hour -- deciphering the outrage over a cardboard tombstone discovered inside a Seattle Police precinct break room that displayed the name and death of a criminal suspect who was killed after initiating a shoot-out with SPD officers in 2017, expect more failed policies to continue if a Seattle City Council woman gets elected to the King Co. Council in November, Gov. Inslee's tone deaf hype of the MLB All-Star game, KVI listeners are invited to attend "Freedom Fest" July 29th in Redmond WA at Willow Crest Stables, a KVI caller urges Dave Reichert to be more passionate and enthusiastic if he wants to win as WA governor.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Alopecia Life. We are sitting outside on a perfect day in the Pacific Northwest at the second annual kids CAP camp out on Orcas Island. Today's guest is Brandon James.He is dad to Kennedi and AJ. Brandon's thoughts about Kennedi being viewed as different than other kids was at the top of his mind after hearing she had been diagnosed with alopecia. He's here to share the not-so-easy beginnings, and the journey to embracing Kennedi's alopecia and how he continues to encourage her fierce confidence.Brandon is a veteran law enforcement supervisor, and often teaches police-related courses which includes educating others about alopecia. In our first Stories from Camp episode a few weeks ago, you were introduced to Kennedi and her strength. and personality. Now, let's welcome Brandon to Alopecia Life. Thank you so much for sharing your time with us today. As always, your comments and questions are welcome over in the Alopecia Life Facebook group or on Instagram.Support the showAlopecia Life provides free resources for school and home education, including a growing list of alopecia books, education videos on YouTube, links to support groups within the US, UK, Canada and more. You will also find access to Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, the Alopecia 101 free course, paid Alopecia Roadmap course for parents of children living with alopecia, and personalized coaching. Together, we can make a difference. To find out more, https://www.alopecialife.com/

Join Scotty, Kerri Maess, Bob Henne, Eddie Pedroza and returning guest Tammy Hellings to run ten junk miles and discuss....What Tammy's been up to, Orcas Island 100, Bob and Tammy's efforts at volunteering for Sugar Badger, Kerri's first 50 miler at Sugar Badger, UCAN, Dry Seats, and much much more!!! This episode brought to you by UCAN.  Try some of their products today by clicking here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles/ Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off. This episode brought to you by Dri-Seats.  Use the code TJM20 and get 20% off now.  you know you need them.  Stop waiting: https://www.dri-seats.com Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Roo Smith is a commercial/documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Boulder, Colorado. He has produced films for Outside Magazine in Ireland, camera operated for Netflix in the Rocky Mountain West, photographed among indigenous communities in Peru and Ecuador, directed videos with professional climbers in Mexico and has received notable recognition in his hometown of Orcas Island in Washington State for his work telling uplifting stories in the outdoor space. Roo joins us as part of our 4-part storytelling series to discuss the power and importance of stories.   In this episode, you'll learn: - about the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in storytelling - how to create emotion-driven strategies to create meaningful relationships with others - how to build brand resonance over building company awareness - why stories help us heal And much, much more! You can catch up with Roo at his website: https://roosmith.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Port Side Productions. If you work at a brand or agency in the outdoor industry that needs help bringing a video project to life, head over to portsidepro.com and send us an email. We'd love to help!

Join our PATREON for bonus episodes.  This week we have the host of the After The Deluge podcast Justin Cox on to talk about the divisive Bright Eyes record "Lifted or The Story is in the Soil so Keep Your Ear to the Ground". In this episode we also discuss: can I get a goddamn timpani roll?, Jackson Browne is not Van Morrison, podcast origins, anti-vaxxers, Paul Simon, The Offspring discography, Orcas Island, Killer Whales against capitalism, facebook fan groups, your art saved my life, Tim Kasher, The Hard Times, Todd Fink, skipping opening tracks, one sided 7”s, Dead Oceans and the Saddle Creek split, Ted Stevens, the kissy bitch drama (again), Evan Dando, Jawbreaker, Flea, W, and so much more. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @routinelayup and @runintotheground.  Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

Our guest today is Kevin Campion, founder of Deep Green Wilderness and a board member for the SeaDoc Society. In this episode we talk about the North Pacific Right Whale. Kevin and his crew have made an excellent new film called Right Over the Edge—all about their search for this elusive and severely endangered species, which used to number in the 10s of thousands and now is down to about 30.  The SeaDoc Society will be hosting a free screening of the movie on Orcas Island on the evening of Thursday May 18th at the SeaView Theatre. That event marks the in-person return of our popular Ocean Night series. Put it on your calendar and join us! Become a Tidepooler and help support this show's creation: seadocsociety.org/donate RIGHT WHALE RESOURCES Right Over the Edge film - https://www.rightwhalefilm.com/ Right Whale Website - https://www.northpacificrightwhale.org/ Deep Green Wilderness - https://www.deepgreenwilderness.com/ Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word. Get our free monthly newsletter at ⁠seadocsociety.org/newsletter⁠. Facebook:⁠ facebook.com/seadocsociety⁠ Instagram:⁠ Instagram.com/seadocsociety⁠ Twitter:⁠ twitter.com/seadocsociety

Welcome to episode 163 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Partners month continues with a team that is near and dear to our hearts: Team Landshark, a.k.a. Sarah Monk and Matt Murray. They are based out of Colorado and we love their positive vibe and sense of wonder for what is possible with Swimrun.But first…Training UpdateNo major training updates this week other than Chipper signed up for a 50k in March while Chris is ramping up to guide his blind cousin at the Eugene Marathon in April. ShoutoutOur shoutout this week goes out to our friend Sean. You might know him best as Monk 1 of the Team Swimrun Monks. Sean recently announced that he and his wife are expecting their first child this Summer. Mazel Tov!Wisdom Nugget of the Week“Uncertainty is the test of trust, become comfortable with it.” - Mark AllenFeats of EnduranceThis week's winner is Markus Runssel. He ran the Sollentuna Winter Half in Sollentuna Sweden over the weekend and finished in 2nd place made all the more impressive by his left spike breaking after the first 1k of the “running on ice” portion of the race. If the name sounds familiar, he is ½ of Team German Sparkle Party. Check out our interview with them on Episode 152 of the show.Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.This Week in SwimrunNow for the “news.”The Swimrunning world was stunned this past week by the news that ÖTILLÖ co-founders and race directors Michael Lemmel and Mats Skott were stepping away from the company after 17 years. Soon after the news broke, Swimrunners from all over the world began paying tribute to their legacy and impact both within the sport of Swimrun and their environmental work. A few days after this announcement, ÖTILLÖ issued a press release stating that Staffan Björklund will act as the new race director for the company. According to the release: “Staffan's experience in the Swimrun sport is extensive. He worked at the very first ÖTILLÖ event in 2006, won ÖTILLÖ Utö in 2013, and raced ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship, seven times.”While it certainly feels like an important chapter in the history of the sport that we all love is ending, we remain hopeful for the future as this new chapter begins. As it always has been, it's up to all of us to continue what Michael and Mats started 17 years ago and work with Staffan and the rest of the team at ÖTILLÖ and keep growing our community. Finally, on a programming note, we are planning on interviewing Staffan for the show soon so stay tuned for that conversation. That's it for this week. Reach out to us if there's any Swimrun news that you'd like for us to share on the show.Show BusinessPartners month is being supported by our friends at Precision Fuel and Hydration. Make sure to check out their free online race nutrition planning tool to help you prepare for race day. Need hydration and/or fuel to go along with your new shiny plan for race day? Click on this link to save 15% off of your first order. Team LandsharkSarah and Matt are the best. We love their enthusiasm for Swimrun and their positive vibes. In this conversation we chatted about their Swimrun origin story, the magic of their first event at Orcas Island, got some solid gold partner tips, and a lot more. We loved this conversation and know that you will as well. Enjoy!That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star review. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and on YouTube. You can also follow our meme page on Instagram. Email us at lowtideboyz@gmail.com with any feedback and/or suggestions. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!-  Chip and Chris

Julie Brunner is the housing director at OPAL, a community land trust on Orcas Island in Washington state. Julie has worked in the field of affordable housing since the mid-90s and today OPAL is responsible for housing 200 families on an island with a population of just 5,000. Over the years, both through hot and cold real estate markets, they've found innovative ways to finance and offer housing, both through home ownership and renting. Julie and show host Neal discuss the mechanics of community land trusts, the huge benefits to those housed through the program, and the important differences between offering properties to own and to rent. A former economics major, Julie explains how America's housing crisis is not simply a supply issue and she details how OPAL has managed to offer financial security to people on an island with some of Washington's highest property values and lowest wages. To learn more about her work, check out the OPAL website as well as the Grounded Solutions Network, where she teaches courses on community land trusts. 

Welcome to episode 157 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Happy New Year everyone! In our annual tradition of setting the bar way too high for ourselves, we have a great show lined up to kick off 2023. Joining us this week are the 2022 World Champions and the only Men's team to go undefeated in every event of the ÖTILLÖ World Series. Of course we are talking about none other than Hugo Tormento and Max Andersson, A.K.A., Team Ark Swimrun Hugo and Max. This was a super fun conversation and we can't wait to share it with all of you.But first…Training UpdateWe're still in off-season mode but our race calendar is starting to come together and it looks like our first Swimrun event will be in May at Bend Racing's new Sunriver Swimrun in Bend, Oregon.ShoutoutsIn our Gear of the Year Awards episode with the Swimrun Labs we put out a call for gear ideas that don't exist yet and we got some awesome responses. We will save the details for the next edition of Gear Talk but we wanted to shoutout some of the folks that had great/creative/violative of the laws of physics/genius ideas. In no particular order: shoutouts to Katie, Pepe, Brendan, Henrik (a.k.a. Swimrun Pappa), Naomi, and Matt.Feats of EnduranceThis week's Feats of Endurance winner is Vlad Caireac. He posted a workout from his native Moldova. He is our first Strava Club member from this Eastern European country and we're here for it! Thanks for joining the club.Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club (which just passed 500 members!!!) and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.This Week in SwimrunWe are going to get back into the swing of things for this segment but wanted to share a quick update on our plans for the show in 2023. Last year we focused a lot on our own Swimrun journey to ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship with our Countdown to ÖTILLÖ series and while we are planning on heading back to Sweden this year for another bite at that apple (if we re-qualify), we aren't planning on emphasizing our personal journey as much. Rather, we are re-focusing on helping grow the sport and showcase why we think that the sport is so great and why everyone with any propensity for swimming and running should try it. In that vein, we will be producing more "course preview" episodes for races on our bucket list, since living vicariously is the best we can hope for given our family and work responsibilities. We will also be producing more content specifically for beginners that we will be featuring in our IG and YouTube feeds.Now for the “news.”In the bummer department, Ödyssey Swimrun recently announced that their Coastal Dunes race which was scheduled for early March was forced to be canceled due to permitting issues. All registered participants have been notified.In other (non-bummer) Ödyssey news, they have opened registration for all their 2023 events which include Casco Bay, Mackinac Island, Orcas Island, and Austin. If that wasn't enough for you, registration for all their events is 30% off through the month of January! Time for a short PSA: As someone who's worked in the endurance space for almost a decade I can tell you that putting on races, and especially Swimrun events, is a painstaking and expensive process with very little guarantee of success early on and most races are, in effect, crowdsourced by registration revenue. Registering early (and often) helps make sure that the events that we know and love keep happening year after year. Moral of the story, register for your Swimrun events early, save money, and help race directors put on amazing events.Over in Sweden, ÖTILLÖ announced that their Isles of Scilly event will not take place in 2023. They also mentioned that a new race destination will be announced in like 100 days from now. Our investigative team is hard at work trying to figure out the destination and so far we are pretty sure that the event will be in the Northern Hemisphere. More details forthcoming on that!In other ÖTILLÖ news, registration for the 2023 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship via Swimrun ranking points is open! The registration window is open until January 20, 2023 and teams will be informed on February 2nd (Swimrun Christmas) on whether they will be spending a 9 months obsessing about the Stockholm Archipelago.Finally, want to hang out and train with one of the best Swimrun coaches in the world? Nicolas Remires of Envol Swimrun is hosting a training camp at the Playitas Resort on Fuerteventura from January 30-February 6th. Just google the location and you'll want to attend. Reach out to Envol Coaching for more information about that camp.Show BusinessAs you heard at the beginning of the show, the people have spoken and apparently we are the winner's of Swimrun.com's 2022 Maven Award (for Individual(s) who have widened participation, awareness and growth of the sport.) Thank you to everyone that voted, we are truly humbled that our brand of super niche content has an audience and that people find it helpful. The 2022 World Champions: Team Ark Swimrun Hugo and MaxWhat can we say about Hugo and Max that isn't inundated with superlatives? They had an incredible 2022 Swimrun season where they won every race that they entered, set the course record at ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship in a commanding fashion, and all the while being great ambassadors for the sport. In this conversation we chatted with them about how they teamed up, how they trained and managed to prepare for a busy racing season, we got mini-race reports from their World Series races and, of course, discussed their record-breaking performance at ÖTILLÖ. As we mentioned at the outset, we may have set the bar too high for ourselves…Enjoy our conversation with Hugo and Max, reigning World Champions and all around amazing human beings.That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star review. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and on YouTube. You can also follow our meme page on Instagram. Email us at lowtideboyz@gmail.com with any feedback and/or suggestions. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!-  Chip and Chris

Samuel W. Gailey (samuelwgailey.com) was raised in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania (population 379) and now resides on remote Orcas Island. His writing has been compared to Steinbeck and Cormac McCarthy and been praised by the NY Times, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, Esquire and more. His novels are intriguing studies of human nature and portray how the simplest twist of fate can alter and shatter lives. His central characters are flawed but deserving of redemption. Internationally, his novels, The Guilt We Carry (Une Question de Temps) and Deep Winter have been translated into French by Gallmeister Editions. Gallmeister, devoted to the translation of American literature, publishes authors Gabriel Talent (My Absolute Darling), Craig Johnson (Longmire), Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove), Larry Watson (Montana 1948), and Kurt Vonnegut.

Samuel W. Gailey (samuelwgailey.com) was raised in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania (population 379) and now resides on remote Orcas Island. His writing has been compared to Steinbeck and Cormac McCarthy and been praised by the NY Times, Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, Esquire and more. His novels are intriguing studies of human nature and portray how the simplest twist of fate can alter and shatter lives. His central characters are flawed but deserving of redemption. Internationally, his novels, The Guilt We Carry (Une Question de Temps) and Deep Winter have been translated into French by Gallmeister Editions. Gallmeister, devoted to the translation of American literature, publishes authors Gabriel Talent (My Absolute Darling), Craig Johnson (Longmire), Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove), Larry Watson (Montana 1948), and Kurt Vonnegut.

Sometimes a job is just a way to make a living, but for our storytellers it is much more than that. In this week's episode, our stories are about the undeniable draw to a career. Part 1: When pediatric oncologist Sam Blackman gets called for a consult by the obstetrics department, he's convinced they have the wrong number. Part 2: After 25 years of teaching, Matthew Dicks questions whether or not he should still be a teacher. Sam Blackman is a physician-scientist and pediatric oncologist. He's the founder and chief medical officer of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, a company focused on drug development for childhood cancers. He's an avid storyteller, baker of bread, and recently returned from a trek to Everest Base Camp. Sam lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter. Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing and Unexpectedly, Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Twenty-one Truths About Love, The Other Mother, and the nonfiction title Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art of Storytelling. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. He is an advice columnist for Slate magazine and the humor columnist for Seasons magazine. When not hunched over a computer screen, he fills his days as an elementary school teacher, storyteller, blogger, wedding DJ, minister, and storytelling and speaking consultant. He has been teaching for 21 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year. Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. He has performed for audiences around the globe. Matthew is also the founder and creative director of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking throughout the world to individuals, corporations, school districts, hospitals, universities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices